Scar Tissue (Hb) - Hardback is a gripping debut thriller from Sunday Times bestselling author Ollie Ollerton. Set in Singapore and the war-torn streets of Baghdad, it follows Alex Abbott, an ex-Special Forces soldier turned gun for hire, as he confronts a haunting past and his biggest fear—a missing son. For adult thriller fans who crave hard-edged action, sharp plotting, and a morally complex hero, this fast-paced ride delivers heart-pounding suspense with emotional depth.

Structured in lean, cinematic chapters, Scar Tissue moves with breathless momentum as Abbott chases clues across continents and into the shadows of his own memories. The story blends street-smart grit with psychological suspense, combining brutal danger with quiet, painful moments of family strain. You'll experience a world where old allies resurface, loyalties are tested, and every choice could cost more than a life—perhaps his own.

Whether you crave pulse-quickening chases or intimate moments of reflection, Scar Tissue balances brutal action with a father's determination to protect his son. The toughness of Abbott's world is offset by unexpected warmth and dry wit, making him feel real as he confronts the chaos of a mission gone wrong and the fragile thread that binds him to his family.

• Globe-spanning thriller with vivid settings from Singapore to Iraq
• Ex-Special Forces hero grappling with past demons and present danger
• Non-stop suspense, betrayals, and a high-stakes search for a missing son
• Cinematic, lean prose and short, page-turning chapters
• Explores redemption, duty, and the enduring power of fatherhood

After finishing Scar Tissue, readers are left with the ache and exhilaration of a man fighting to bring his son home, along with a renewed belief in redemption and resilience. This is more than a thriller; it’s the opening chapter of the Alex Abbott saga, a story that lingers long after the final page.